02
This is the telephone area code for Seoul, the capital and largest city of South Korea.
How to Call Seoul from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 82 (South Korea country code)
- Dial the area code (2 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number (7-8 digits)
Example: Calling Seoul from United States
011 82 2 1234 5678
Where:
011 = United States exit code
82 = South Korea country code
2 = Seoul area code (02 without the 0)
1234 5678 = Local Seoul phone number
Quick Facts
02
Area Code
+82
Country Code
9-10 digit
Dialing Format
001, 002, 008
Korea Exit Codes
Seoul Area Code Coverage
The 02 area code covers the entire Seoul Metropolitan City and some surrounding areas:
Gangnam
Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu, Songpa-gu
Gangbuk
Jongno-gu, Jung-gu, Yongsan-gu
East Seoul
Gangdong-gu, Gwangjin-gu, Seongdong-gu
West Seoul
Mapo-gu, Eunpyeong-gu, Seodaemun-gu
South Seoul
Gwanak-gu, Dongjak-gu, Geumcheon-gu
North Seoul
Dobong-gu, Nowon-gu, Gangbuk-gu
Major South Korean Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling South Korea
When calling Seoul from these countries, use these exit codes:
United States
011
Australia
0011
European Union
00
Japan
010
China
00
United Kingdom
00